Published Date: 2004-06-22 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, chick exposure - USA (WA, OR)
Archive Number: 20040622.1663
SALMONELLOSIS, CHICK EXPOSURE - USA (WASHINGTON, OREGON)
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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004
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Source: The Business Journal of Portland [edited]
<http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2004/06/21/daily4.html>
States investigate salmonellosis outbreak
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Public health authorities in Washington and Oregon are investigating an
outbreak of salmonellosis that is related to handling chicks, the
Washington state Department of Health announced.
More than 10 people in the 2 states were infected with the bacteria after
handling chicks, the agency said. Salmonellosis can cause severe diarrhea,
fever, chills and abdominal discomfort.
In Washington, the state departments of health and agriculture are working
with hatcheries and feed stores to reduce the risk of exposure to infected
animals.
The Health Department urged people to wash their hands with soap and warm
water after handling animals. People should also refrain from nuzzling or
kissing pet chicks.
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[This outbreak appears to be a parallel to the acquisition of E. coli O157
after petting cattle in a petting zoo. - Mod.LL]
See Also
Salmonellosis, alfalfa sprouts - USA (Northwest) (02): background 20040606.1526Salmonellosis, alfalfa sprouts - USA (northwest): recall 20040604.1516
2003
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Salmonellosis, hospital - Slovakia (Bratislava) 20031210.3033
Salmonellosis, school outbreak - USA (Alaska) (02) 20031114.2819
Salmonellosis, school outbreak - USA (AK) 20031112.2806
Salmonella kiambu, beef jerky - USA (NM) (03) 20031003.2487
Salmonella kiambu, beef jerky - USA (New Mexico) 20030930.2462
Salmonella bareilly - UK (03) 20030907.2233
Salmonella bareilly outbreak - UK 20030828.2168
Salmonellosis, restaurant related - Greece 20030810.1975
Salmonellosis, restaurant related - USA (IL) 20030709.1682
Salmonellosis, hospital related - USA (MO) 20030702.1629
Salmonellosis, foodborne - UK (England), USA (NM) 20030626.1578
Salmonellosis, sesame seed prod. - Australia (NSW) 20030407.0847
Salmonellosis, effect of ethanol, 2002 - Portugal 20030328.0775
Salmonellosis, alfalfa sprouts: background 20030317.0665
Salmonellosis, alfalfa sprouts - USA (NW): recall 20030316.0662
Salmonellosis, raw milk - USA (Ohio) (03) 20030204.0308
Salmonellosis, raw milk - USA (Ohio) 20030105.0033
2002
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Salmonella poona, cantaloupes - USA, Canada (02) 20021123.5884
Salmonella enteritidis PT 14b - UK (England) (03) 20021102.5692
Salmonella enteritidis PT 14b - UK (England) 20021007.5491
Salmonellosis, pastry - Spain (Catalonia) 20020701.4646
Salmonella, peanuts - Canada: recall 20020609.4450
Salmonella poona, cantaloupes - USA, Canada: recall 20020512.4181
Salmonella newport, cheese - USA (Calif.):alert 20020401.3855
Salmonella oranienburg outbreak - Canada 20020124.3370
2001
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Salmonella, birds, humans - New Zealand 20011225.3113
S. typhimurium DT104 - Netherlands:2000-2001 20011216.3048
Salmonellosis, tourists - Norway ex Greece 20010927.2365
Salmonella stanley, peanuts - Australia: recall 20010911.2189
Salmonellosis - Australia (Queensland) 20010901.2088
Salmonellosis - Denmark (02) 20010828.2039
Salmonella typhimurium DT104 - Australia, Europe 20010822.1980
Salmonella typhimurium DT104 - Australia, Sweden (03) 20010817.1943
Salmonellosis - Denmark: RFI 20010817.1942
S. typhimurium DT104 - Australia, Sweden: recall 20010730.1494
Salmonellosis, salad - UK (England) 20010630.1248
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